Enforcement Economist - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Summary

This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Office of Enforcement. The incumbent conducts complex data and economic analysis and uses econometric models and compliance analytics on difficult and complex topics related to consumer financial decisions (including markets and laws).

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Responsibilities

As an Enforcement Economist, you will:

• Provide expert advice to attorneys; support and participates in drafting discovery requests; help select, work with, and support external testifying expert witnesses; and provide testimony in support of the CFPB's cases, as appropriate.
• Develop and present budget recommendations to support analyses and research plans.
• Independently identify potential problems in consumer financial markets and anticipate the need for economic knowledge and plans accordingly.
• Conduct independent research related to consumer financial law and collaborate with economists in other offices in the CFPB.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Promotion potential

None

Supervisory status

No